Labor union acts purge red influence at 43rd convention
At the 43rd annual convention in Portland labor leaders expelled William E. Dunne by a vote of 2838 to 139, dismissing Soviet recognition and a third party for labor. The Ku Klux Klan and fascist movements were denounced, and a plan to abolish the US railroad board and elect federal judges was approved.
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Federaton of Labor
William E. Dunne
Butte
Mont
Organized Labor
Dunne
Russia
Amerian
Labor
Committee On
Resolutions Committee
Ku Klux Klan
United States Railroad Board
Supreme Court
Liquor Case in Wheeling Enters Second Day of Trial
Cecil H. Kearns president of Consolidated Drug Co. testifies on the second day in a federal liquor conspiracy case in Wheeling. He implicates Albert Fick of Martins Ferry in alcohol sales from Hermitage Tennessee and discusses consignments to Johnson's garage run by ex City Treasurer S K Johnson. The testimony highlights trickery and chicanery in the case.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Cecil H. Kearns
Consolidated Drug Co
Columbus
Kearns
Albert Fick
Martins Ferry
Hermitage
Tenn
Fred FE. Fuller
Johnson
S. K. Johnson
Reverend Jones Shoots Self After Marriage Troubles
Rev John William Jones 47 of Hutchinson Kansas ends his life in a Kansas City hotel room after failing to reconcile with his wife. He leaves a letter to Mrs Mary Tupper Jones stating he sees no way out and hopes to meet God beyond the vale. He was three weeks archdeacon of the Episcopal diocese at Halina Kansas.
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Kansas City
John William Jones
Hutchinson
Kas
Engine trouble grounds Queen near Dixon’s Entrance
The steamship Queen, reported from Seattle, was anchored outside Dixon's Entrance at Wetehikan and unable to proceed due to engine trouble. The vessel carried only a few passengers aboard.
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Seattle
Queen
Dixon's Entrance
Wetehikan
Athens Rotary Club Visits Logan for Intercity Dinner
The Athens Rotary Club, 106 per cent strong, visited Logan for a district intercity meeting hosted by the Logan club. Delegations from Chillicothe Lancaster and Newark attended, motored in, and joined a 6 o'clock dinner at Mrs. Kasterling’s home with music from local groups and remarks by Dr. Daniel McGurk Rev. David McDonald and Rev. C F Lauer.
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Logan, O
Athens
Logan Harmony Four
Athens Rotary Quartet
Rotary
H. M. Whitcraft
Logan
Forsythe
Athens Club
Daniel McGurk
David McDonald
Lancaster
C. F. Lauer
Logan Club
Bert Poston
Chilltoothe Club
William Lyons
Lancaster Club
Ed Wagenalls
Newark
Newspapers Attack Baldwin Amid Imperial Conference Secrecy
London observers report a new press campaign backing David Lloyd George to return to Downing Street as critics denounce the imperial conference secrecy. Lord Beaverbrook and Lord Rothermere attack secret talks and Debt accord handling, while the Daily Herald urges firm government action on Ruhr reparations.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
David Lloyd George
Downing Street
Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
Baldwin
Lord Rothermere
Daily Mail
Ruhr
Daily Herald
Labor Party
Deputy Sheriff Shot In Front Of Fairview
Joseph Head riding with Deputy Alva Swartz was wounded when Swartz fired at a speeding driver on the National road. The bullet glanced off the car door and struck Swartz in the elbow.
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Fairview, O
Joseph Head
Alva Swartz
Swartz
Street car strike appeal to congressman in Lima
Lima officials of Division No 852 of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees appeal to Representative John L Cable to aid in settling the I C and E Traction Company strike in Lima Ohio.
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Lima
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employee of America
I. C. and E. Traction Company
John L. Cable
Aseiue
Prow of Admiral Sebree Drifts After Propeller Loss
The Admiral Sebree with 60 passengers and 56 crew drifts 145 miles north of San Francisco after losing its propeller. The captain says no immediate danger as ships race to assist. The Dorothy Alexander nears the scene while the Kennecot runs aground near Juxon’s Entrance off Vancouver Island and stops replying to signals.
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San Francisco
Cal
Taenna
Admiral Line
Admiral Sebree
Dorothy Alexander
Palms Down Code? Gunmen Rob SG Independent Club
In New York on October 9 gunmen robbed members of the S. G. Independent Political club, taking about 4000 dollars from victims. They forced the victims to sit on the floor before fleeing.
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New York
New Order
S. G. Independent Political Club
Governor Donahey declines delegate-at-large bid
Columbus Ohio governor Donahey announced he will not seek the Democratic national convention delegate-at-large position. He stated no political plans to run as a delegate at large.
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Columbus
Donahey
Ohio gas prices: investigation closed at 17 cents
Gov. Parnell announced the Ohio price inquiry is over for the present after gasoline wagons were stabilized at 17 cents a gallon and Standard Oil pledged the price is as low as possible under current conditions.
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Columbus
Standard Oil Company
Porahey
Ohio
Oklahoma judge orders grand jury probe on executive power and mobs
On October 9 in Tulsa, Federal Judge J. D. Williams instructed the eastern district grand jury to investigate a condition described as the chief executive of the state usurping power against mobs, aiming to probe political concentration and public disorder.
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Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oklahoma
J. D. Williams
Father Joins Op Mnet in Cincinnati Train Fatality
Hamilton county records 101st motor fatality of the year after Eugene Ar, 33, dies from injuries from a collision with a Big Four passenger train at St. Bernard. His nine year old son Charles also perishes. Police blame inexperience of the driver in the Sunday crash. Also note Greece bans women from Athos peninsula.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Eugene
Thur
St. Bernard
Charles
Arthur
Bitter tariff clash eyed in Congress over farm relief
In Washington on October 9, Democratic leaders and progressive Republicans are seen aligning in a push to revise the Fordney Mccumber tariff to aid farmers. Senator Fletcher argues the tariff wall ruined foreign markets and raised costs, urging a downward revision to restore purchasing power and fairness for agricultural producers.
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Congress
Coolidge
United States Tariff Commission
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Fletcher
Canada
Australia
Russia
World Series Opening Pitchers Face Off In New York
McGraw likely to start Art Nehf in the opener with Huggins countering Waite Hoyt. Hoyt’s past 27 innings without an earned run in 1921 cited. possible second game Sam Jones, third Pennock, fourth Hoyt, with McGraw mixing options. Series outcome hangs on the opening game.
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New York
McGraw
Art Nehf
Huggins
Waite Hoyt
Huggin
Sam Jones
Jones
Hoyt
Giants
Nehf
Scott
McQuillan
Pentley
Ryan
Nehl
Yankees
Huegins
Pennock
Shawskey
Bush
Miller
Jack Bentley
John Watson
Sevatt
Metaillan
Nehr
Oberlin Alumnus Wins Eastman Opera Scholarship
Donald McGill, Oberlin 1919 graduate, receives a scholarship including free tuition and 1060 dollars for expenses at the Opera tic Training department of the Eastman School of Music.
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Oberlin
Donald McGill
Operatic Training Department
Eastman School of Music
Odds favor Yankees in world series betting across cities
New York and other hubs report Yankees at 11 to 19 in betting markets. Bets show giants wagered at 6 to 5 against $38,000 vs $3,500 first game. Large Yankee bets noted at 11,000 to 19,600 and 5,600 to 6,000. Committees confirm nationwide speculation beyond New York.
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Yankees
New York
Yankee
Darnell & Co
Giants
Yanks
G. B. Dechanes & Co
Boston
Philadetphia
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Messenger to cover 1923 World Series results
The Messenger will provide complete reports on the 1923 World Series with David J. Walsh and others handling the leased wire coverage. Games start at 11 o clock Athens county time and last about two hours. Results will be relayed from the second floor window on West Washington street as plays end.
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Messenger
David J. Walsh
Athens County
West
Washington Street
the Messenger
New York
World Series Outlook For Yankees Giants Injuries
October 9 report indicates most injured players will be ready for the upcoming World Series. Wally Vipp's ankle decides if he starts at first base for New York. Ruth may take first base if he does not. Harvey Hendricks earns left field spot over Elmer Smith amid late adjustments as Giants recover from arm injuries and Ross Young regains health.
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New York
Mike McNaty
Ralph Shinners
Yankees
Giants
Wally Vipp
Yanks
Ruth
Harvey Hendricks
Elmer Smith
Jack Scott
Harh McQuillan
Ross Young
Fever Permits Elyria Construction Boom in September
Building permits issued for September in Elyria Ohio totalled 258.54 dollars. The permits authorize construction of six residences 17 garages and one factory building signaling a clear local expansion.
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Elyria
O.—D
Fire Delays Funeral as Candle Ignites Coffin
A candle started a blaze at the head of a coffin holding Harry Rank a 40 year old shoe maker. The shroud burned away and firefighters arriving found the coffin in flames before removing the body.
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Cincinnati
Harry Rank
Frank
War TNT Used in Roads and Irrigation Projects
Millions of pounds of TNT and other explosives have been employed in constructing roads and supporting irrigation schemes, reflecting wartime material reuse in civilian infrastructure.
Ticket scalpers reap harvest at World Series in New York
Speculators offered reserved World Series tickets at two to three times box office value. Many tickets on hand, yet possession proved difficult despite club watchfulness. Yankee reserved seats sold out. about 25,000 unsold tickets to be released daily. Giants also reduced their remaining reserved supply.
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New York
Giants
Sensational divorce hearing in Stokes case in New York
Hearings in W. B. D. Stokes divorce suit against Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes continued with promised witnesses and allegations. Nelliese Miller testified to seeing Mrs. Stokes with another man, while Stokes named one man Edgar T. Wallace and warned he would force more proofs against 63 others. Proceedings may extend three to five weeks with both sides citing numerous witnesses.
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W. Bk. D
New York
Hut
Stokes
Milleonaire
W. EL L D. Stokes
Tex Rickard
James A. Stillman
William Fitoosevelt
Jack DeSaulles
Marshall Pield, Jr
Pegey Marsh
America
Europe
Edgar T. Wallace
New York Subway Company
Walker
Subway
Upper
Lloyd George May Visit Wheeling During U S Trip
Former British prime minister David Lloyd George has been invited to Wheeling W V during his American tour. If plans hold, he would travel by automobile to Bethany College where a degree in L L D would be conferred. He is said to admire Alexander Campbell, Bethany College founder.
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Wheeling
W. Va
David Lloyd George
Pittsburgh
Bethany
Bethany College
Alexander Campbell
Sinking of Normandie and Harfleury Strikes Sea Toll
Cherbourg October 9 reports the French steamship Normandie of Caen sunk with 142 lives lost and 19 missing from the steamship Harfleury of Tourville. Terrific gales lash the English Channel and Atlantic amid the disaster.
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Cherbourg
Normandie
Caen
Harfleur
Tourville
English Channel
Atlantic
Clash Over Flogged Police Chief Ignites Local Hatred
In Marion Illinois on October 9 Klan and anti Klan tensions flare in Williamson county after the flogging of Monro Owens Pittsburg police chief seen by supporters as vengeance by foes The incident underscores rising sectarian hostility in the area.
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Marion
Ill
Williamson County
Monro Owens
Pittsburg
Selling Bucyrus Publicity Club Aims to Promote City Goods
A meeting in Bucyrus gathered business men to discuss forming a publicity club to sell Bucyrus goods to surrounding territory. The event drew about a dozen local merchants and explored coordinated promotion efforts.
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James
Sheehy
IT. N
Praete
Kansas
I. HM. McCiuer ofKansas To
Gold Star Mothers’ League
Washington
Missouri
Mese
Broy
Enti
Juxon
NEW Order OF New York
Uncle Samuel
Father
Athos Peninsula
Greece
William K. Hutchinson
1. N.S
Manhittan
McGraw and
Huggins Plan
Davis
Waesh
LN. SU
Honor Don Mgile
White House
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
News Association
Liebert Howard Jr
Catherine Bruce Gambie
Robert
Gamble
Fiorida
Paris
Huntington
S. B
Teague
Copein
Man
Lloyd George
Lea
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